MegaBucks slot spills out $1.7 million jackpot

22-09-2012

The popular MegaBucks progressive slot has done it again. A 54-year-old punter has bagged $1.7 million in cash thanks to the popular progressive slot at the Casino Rama in Ontario. Roger Berube has become an instant millionaire and he was completely shocked after winning the staggering jackpot.

Obsession

Berube has been hunting for the progressive jackpot for years and it became almost an obsession. The lucky punter informed his spouse about the amazing jackpot he had won. She first thought he was joking, but she realized it wasn't a joke after a staff member verified the win. Casino Rama spokeswoman Jenna Hunter revealed that Berube will use the money to take care of his mother who recently became ill.

Record jackpot worth $9 million

The MegaBucks slot is popular due to its staggering progressive jackpot. In 2008, a fortunate gambler took home a record jackpot worth $9 million. The MegaBucks progressive slot machines are available at 11 gambling parlors across Canada. There is also a second progressive jackpot that kicks off at $5,000.